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Beef Quesadilla


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Meat

Description

Delicious beef quesadillas filled with cooked ground beef, melted cheese, and crunchy pickles, perfect for a quick meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickles
  • 2 tbsp ketchup (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp mustard (for sauce)
  • Cooking oil (as needed)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add diced onion to the beef and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes).
  3. On one tortilla, sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Layer cooked beef mixture and pickles on top, then add more cheese before folding it like a taco.
  4. In the same skillet, cook the folded quesadilla over medium heat until golden brown and crispy (approximately 3-4 minutes). Flip carefully to achieve a crust on both sides.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute before slicing into wedges.
  6. Drizzle with ketchup and mustard or serve on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Serve with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
  • These quesadillas can be customized with additional ingredients such as jalapeños or bell peppers.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg